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Lightning flashes occur due to the sudden and powerful discharge of a large electrical potential difference between a cloud or between a cloud and the ground. Lightning is typically observed within or around cumulonimbus clouds, which are storm clouds. During the discharge, the temperature of the air rises above 30,000 °C, transitioning into a plasma state and producing a brilliant flash of light along with a powerful sound burst (thunder). Physical and Electrical Properties of Lightning Flashes